St. Paul's Lutheran School Photo

Best Orange Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 17 private elementary schools serving 3,795 students in Orange, CA.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Orange, CA include Holy Family Catholic School, St. John's Lutheran School, and St. Paul's Lutheran School.
The average tuition cost is $9,017, which is lower than the California private elementary school average tuition cost of $17,399.
65% of private elementary schools in Orange, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Orange Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Fusion Academy Anaheim Hills
Fusion Academy Anaheim Hills Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher. Teachers personalize content and act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.
Alternative School
3111 N. Tustin Street, Suite 240
Orange, CA 92865
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Holy Family Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
530 S Glassell St
Orange, CA 92866
(714) 538-6012
Gr: PK-8 | 459 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
International School Of Los Angeles-burbank
International School Of Los Angeles-burbank Photo - The International School of Orange County is accredited by the French Ministry of Education, as well as the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). The International School of Orange County is the Orange County campus of the International School of Los Angeles which was established in 1978 by visionaries of varied cultural backgrounds.
Special Program Emphasis
(12)
1838 N. Shaffer St.
Orange, CA 92865
(818) 900-1895
Gr: 6-12 | 334 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Oakridge Private School
Oakridge Private School Photo - Oakridge offers a safe and secure environment for our students.
(Christian)
(1)
19111 Villa Park Road
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 288-1432
Gr: NS-8 | 224 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
St. John's Lutheran School
St. John's Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
154 S Shaffer St
Orange, CA 92866
(714) 288-4400
Gr: NS-8 | 838 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
St. Norbert Catholic School
St. Norbert Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
300 E Taft Ave
Orange, CA 92865
(714) 637-6822
Gr: NS-8 | 300 students Avg. class size: 27 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Paul's Lutheran School
St. Paul's Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(8)
901 E Heim Avenue
Orange, CA 92865
(714) 921-3188
Gr: NS-8 | 400 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Salem Lutheran School
Salem Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(2)
6500 E. Santiago Canyon
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 639-1946
Gr: PK-8 | 484 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Christian Montessori School-orange Preschool
Montessori School (Christian)
1539 E Mayfair Ave
Orange, CA 92867
(714) 997-8242
Gr: K-2 | 10 students
Covenant Christian School
Covenant Christian School Photo - Academic success starts with learning to read.
(Christian)
(5)
1855 N Orange Olive Road
Orange, CA 92865
(714) 998-4852
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Griffinwood Academy
Griffinwood Academy Photo - Lewis Research Center
(5)
1130 East Walnut Avenue
Orange, CA 92867
(714) 289-8400
Gr: K-8 | 24 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
International Christian Montessori Academy-Chapman Campus
Montessori School (Christian)
5003 East Chapman Ave
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 997-1200
Gr: K-5 | 40 students Tuition listed
La Purisima School
(Catholic)
(2)
11712 Hewes Street
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 633-5411
Gr: PK-8 | 163 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Montessori Far Horizons
Montessori School
264 N Main St
Orange, CA 92868
(171) 499-7833
Gr: PK-8 | 124 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 1
Rossier Park Elementary School
Special Education School
(1)
395 S Tustin St
Orange, CA 92866
(657) 207-4518
Gr: K-8 | 58 students
Spirit Christian Academy
Spirit Christian Academy Photo - Our wonderful elementary campus!
(Christian)
815 S Esplanade Str
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 731-2630
Gr: PK-12 | 139 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2126 Palermo Ct
Orange, CA 92867
(714) 915-6017
Gr: 8-9 | 2 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Orange, California

Orange, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
815a S Esplanade St
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 602-7797
Gr: K-9 | 71 students
Olive Crest Academy (Closed 2025)
Special Education School
2190 N. Canal Street
Orange, CA 92865
(714) 998-6571
Gr: 2-12 | 136 students Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate listed
2830 North Glassell Ave
Orange, CA 92865
(714) 637-0380
Gr: K-8 | 173 students
250 S Prospect St
Orange, CA 92869
(714) 633-0402
Gr: NS-PK | 50 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Orange, CA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Orange, CA include Holy Family Catholic School, St. John's Lutheran School, and St. Paul's Lutheran School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Orange?
17 private elementary schools are located in Orange.
How much do private elementary schools cost in Orange?
The average tuition cost is $9,017, which is lower than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,399.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Orange?
Orange private elementary schools are approximately 38% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Orange?
65% of private elementary schools in Orange are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private elementary schools in Orange are often viewed compared to one another?

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